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Has mumsnet set me up by asking for a Mooncup in Superdrug?

58 replies

QE2 · 04/03/2006 17:07

I had never ever heard of mooncups before mumsnet, but I am keen to be environmentally friendlier and save money.

I went into Superdrug this morning and when I couldn't find any Mooncups on the shelves, I asked the sales girl if they had any.

She looked completely baffled and called her colleague over to see if she knew what on earth I was talking about. So there I am explaining in great detail exactly what a Mooncup is for with a queue full of shoppers behind me and two giggly, perplexed Saturday workers in front of me.

So, do Mooncups really exist or has mumsnet set me up here? Grin

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CarolinaMoon · 04/03/2006 17:08

hahahaha Grin

I've seen them in Boots, you should try there Wink

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QE2 · 04/03/2006 17:10

I looked in Boots afterwards but was too scared to ask again!! Grin

I felt like saying to the girls in Superdrug "Look, I know they exist, mumsnet says they do!"

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CarolinaMoon · 04/03/2006 17:14

rofl: "a bunch of complete strangers I haven't even set eyes on said it - it must be true"

you can find stockists \link{http://www.mooncup.co.uk/locator.asp\here}

poppiesinaline · 04/03/2006 17:35

I have never heard of them. Thought they were some sort of beaker for a toddler PMSL Blush

Who uses them? And are they any good? Do they leak? Spill the beans. Dying to know. They sound brill.

colditz · 04/03/2006 17:42

Nooooo, not nother mooncup thread.

Bleugh.

I will let someone explain what they are and what they do, then I will tell my idea on what you can do to people with them.

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QE2 · 04/03/2006 17:45

I'm not convinced I actually want one, you understand.

Just wanted to see what all the fuss was about.

See how mumsnet rules my thoughts? aaargh! Grin

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poppiesinaline · 04/03/2006 17:45

Shock now I am REALLY intrigued.....

intergalacticwalrus · 04/03/2006 17:48

PMSL at thinking they were toddler cups.

"we can get rid of the bottle now little Freddy has got really good at drinking from his Mooncup."

daisy1999 · 04/03/2006 17:48

we've been trying for years to get someone to ask for one in a real life shop. This is a completely made up item and we thought nobody was ever going to fall for it Grin Wink

LadySherlockofLGJ · 04/03/2006 17:49

OMG some one finally fell for it............LMAO Grin

brimfull · 04/03/2006 18:03

SOooooo funny thinking of you in superdrug QE2.

I got mu fanTASTIC mooncup from internet but did see them in a large boots the other day....they are real

SHHHH · 04/03/2006 18:14

OMG..!!! (loud bang as shhh falls to the floor)Shock.

sorry but not something I would want..."Oh honey, whats that in dd's steraliser..?"..."Don't worry it's just my moon cup Grin.."...Euuuggghhh.

Waswondering · 04/03/2006 18:15

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SHHHH · 04/03/2006 18:17

Shock Shock Shock Shock. I feel sorry for whoever deals with the returns.

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QE2 · 04/03/2006 18:20

If you think that was funny, you should have heard me trying to explain to ds2 what it was. He had overheard only part of the convo I had in superdrug and he loudly asked me "What's that plastic collection thingy you were on about actually for?"

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Waswondering · 04/03/2006 18:31

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DumbledoresGirl · 04/03/2006 18:35

Just for you Poppiesinanline, because you were so nice as to talk to me this afternoon, and also for anyone else curious, here is a thread about \link{http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk?topicid=1375&threadid=93823\Mooncups}. Enjoy.

SHHHH · 04/03/2006 18:35

Sorry but I think I need to go for a lie down...(shhhh feels a little queasy)

TBH who would want to use one of those..? Washing it out afterwards..Surely someone is having a laugh..?!!! What if it gets too full..?? Oh my god I can't believe I am asking questions. I am asking coz I am mortified and not coz I want one.!!!!

LadySherlockofLGJ · 04/03/2006 18:38

\link{http://www.plushpants.co.uk/images/index/30.jpg\Just for SHHHHHH}Grin

SHHHH · 04/03/2006 18:41

PMSL ladysherlock....I am now off to discuss this with dh, he's wondering where I have been for the last half hr. He think's mumsnetters are mad anyway!!!...

That thread link below is scary !!! Some put them into the dishwaster!!! OMG...Shock

fruitful · 04/03/2006 18:49

WasWondering - I returned mine. Didn't get on with it, wanted my money back. It was clean and sterile!

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QE2 · 04/03/2006 18:51

pmsl at the way this thread has gone!!

Just wondered - could my 14 year old dd use one? She's intrigued but unsure.....!

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poppiesinaline · 04/03/2006 18:54

PMSL at this thread but very intrigued.

Thanks DG for that link. Interesting.

All I want to know now is - who uses one or has tried one - own up - cos I want to know if they are any good. Why didn't you get on with it fruitful?

Id be scared of getting it 'lost' and having to visit A&E!!

poppiesinaline · 04/03/2006 19:00

Now I know what they are I am completely PMSL at the thought of QE2s visit to Superdrug!!

SHHHH · 04/03/2006 19:04

I am back...BTW dh is as mortified as me..!!!!!! He thought mooncups were something you put over your nipples...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bless him..!